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Robert Dodd  (1748–1815)  wikidata:Q973073
 
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Dodd
Description British marine painter and engraver
Date of birth/death 1748 Edit this at Wikidata February 1815 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Wapping London
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creator QS:P170,Q973073
Title
Situation of His Majestys Frigate EUROTAS Captain Phillimore, on the Night of Feb.y 25.th 1814, after defeating the French Imperial Frigate LA CLORINDE which is endeavouring to escape with her foremast standing; while the Crew of the British Frigate are exerting themselves to clear away the wreck of their Masts and Sails, preparatory to their rigging jury masts, for the purpose of giving chace to the Enemy which they effected by morning, to whom with their gallant Commander, this Plate is respectfully Inscribed. By their Obedient Servant / Rob,,t Dodd.
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English: A view of the action between HMS Eurotas and USS Clorinde off Brest on 25 February 1814. The War of 1812 (1812-15).

This view shows the two ships, both having suffered serious damage, during which time Captain Phillimore had been severely wounded. The Clorinde eventually surrendered when the British frigate Dryad and sloop Achates came into view.

George III catalogue entry: Naval Engagement Situation of H.M. Frigate Eurotas on the night of 25.th of Feb.y 1814 after defeating the French Imperial Figate la Clorinde: by R. Dodd.
Depicted place Atlantic Ocean (47°40'00"N 09°30'00")
Date June 1814
date QS:P571,+1814-06-00T00:00:00Z/10
Medium Aquatint with etching and engraving
Dimensions 36.6 x 45.7 cm (image)
institution QS:P195,Q1459037
Accession number
RCIN 735185.2.a
Place of creation R. Dodd Commercial Road London June. 1814.
Source/Photographer https://militarymaps.rct.uk/other-18th-19th-century-conflicts/atlantic-ocean-1814-situation-of-his-majestys
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